A person living in New York City is being tested for coronavirus at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, according to the health officials, NBC News reports.
The New York City Department of Health reported the city’s first case on Saturday. The patient, under 40, recently traveled to the area from China and “presented with fever and cough or shortness of breath without another common cause, like influenza and other cold viruses,” the department said.
The department said testing takes a minimum of 36-48 hours, depending on CDC capacity.
“An individual with a travel history to China felt unwell and sought help from a medical provider who promptly contacted the Health Department. This is exactly what we prepared for and we thank everyone for taking all the right steps,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot.
New York State officials reported four possible patients on Jan. 24, but no cases were confirmed.
National health officials have confirmed eight cases of coronavirus across the United States.
Another case was confirmed in massachsets so its 5 confirmed cases in usa